Michelle Askenazi was artist and designer based in North Bend, Washington and had been working in and around clay for most of her life. Originally she fell in love with sculptural hand-building in college, but evolved to love the the process and the beauty of wheel throwing functional pieces that help create ritual in the everyday. As a creative at heart, Michelle was a graphic designer by day and loved the juxtaposition and dichotomy that creating with clay brought her.
She loved the natural beauty of clay, the slight variations in forms, the way pieces felt and function as apposed to designing brands and creating visuals systems based on theory and visual organization.
In Michelle's Words
I began as a hand building in college and it has called my name ever sense.
Hello, I am an artist and designer based in Cascade mountains in Washington and has been working in and around clay for most of her life. Originally I fell in love with sculptural hand-building in college, but has evolved to love the the process and the beauty of wheel throwing functional pieces that help create ritual in everyday objects. As a creative at heart, I’m a graphic designer by day and love the juxtaposition and dichotomy that creating with clay brings. I love the natural beauty of clay, the slight variations in forms, the way pieces feel and function as apposed to designing brands and creating visuals systems based on theory and visual organization. While I have built a career as a designer, clay never stopped calling my name.
Forward-looking graphic designer with 17+ years of experience creating visual content that attracts, engages and informs. My focus is on advancing the brand experience by applying innovation, creativity and high technical skills to produce eye-appealing visual content.
My career has been characterized by my ability to connect a natural affinity for creating and keen awareness of emerging visual trends to support business goals as a leader, cross-functional team member and individual contributor, simultaneously—all while having fun.
Qualification summary
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Experienced at conceptualization and implementation of original design solutions for print and digital platforms
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High level of technical proficiency using design software and applications, including Adobe Creative Suite
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Proven ability overseeing large-scale campaigns for an industry-leading organization, startups and community establishments
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Able to consultant and manage complete projects helping clients to assess needs and define an innovative course of action
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Highly adept at leading visual strategy, layout development, branding, and print and new media production
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Demonstrated ability working collaboratively with creative partners and stakeholders, managing campaigns and working within defined timelines
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Strategic relationship and partnership building skills—listen attentively, solve problems creatively and use tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes
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Keen awareness in adhering to established brand standards in all interactions
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Proactively engage clients to create vision, gather requirements and discuss progress